Huawei P40 Pro 5G pops up on Geekbench

The Huawei P40 Pro 5G, arriving on March 26, has passed through Geekbench confirming key specs in the process. The P40 Pro 5G, with model code ELS-NX9, will run Android 10 out of the box and have 8GB RAM onboard. Though there will likely be other RAM options as well that aren't confirmed yet. The benchmark database doesn't reveal the name of the chipset powering the P40 Pro 5G, but it appears it will have the Kirin 990 SoC at the helm, which powers the company's Mate 30 lineup and the Mate Xs foldable smartphone announced last month. This is because the P40 Pro 5G's synthetic...

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AppGallery review: Can new Huawei and Honor phones work without Google?

Introduction Huawei lost access to Google Mobile Services (GMS) in May of last year, but that hasn't stopped the company from launching new devices. To ensure its phones have an uninterrupted supply of apps, the company is now pushing its own app store - called Huawei AppGallery. Huawei has announced it has a new strategy in place to put the AppGallery on the mobile app store map. The company has been pretty aggressive in bringing in developers, going as far as offering perks like 100% revenue share. Huawei will also be focusing on getting local apps on board for its key markets...

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WhatsApp will bring self-destructing messages soon

Most recently, WhatsApp finally brought a dark mode toggle to all of the users and it's now planning to introduce a feature that has been around in other messaging apps for some time now - self-destructing messages. In two beta versions of the app, the option to set self-destructing messages in private chats can be found. The app versions are 2.20.83 and 2.20.84 and you can choose the expiry period of the messages between one hour, one day, one week, one month or one year. Screenshot from the menu Once you set the timer, a clock icon will appear next to the sent time, so you...

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See through the eyes of Google Pixel 4's Soli radar system

The Soli radar system used for the hands-free gesture navigation on the Pixel 4 is the staple of the phone's marketing as it's the first and only phone to utilize the tech. Just the other day, Google gave us a look at what the radar sees and it's fascinating. Check out the three clips below. Google says the tech doesn't require a detailed image of the user or the user's body, eliminating all privacy concerns about the Soli radar. The first image shows a person getting closer to the phone, the second one is reaching for it while the third is the swipe gesture. That's all the radar...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/see_through_the_eyes_of_google_pixel_4s_soli_radar_system-news-42009.php

Sennheiser launches Momentum True Wireless 2 with ANC and improved battery life

Sennheiser has launched an updated version of its popular Momentum True Wireless ear buds. The Momentum True Wireless 2 features ANC, improved battery life and more. One of the major new features is the inclusion of ANC or active noise cancellation. This is becoming an increasingly common thing to have in premium true wireless earbuds, with both Sony and Apple having popular products on the market. Similar to those models, there is also a Transparent Hearing mode, configurable through the iOS and Android app, that pipes in external audio through the speakers. Of course, we can't comment on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sennheiser_launches_momentum_true_wireless_2_with_noise_cancellation_and_improved_battery_life-news-42010.php

Exclusive: Honor 30S will have four camera, a new 5G chipset and 40W fast charging

We received exclusive information about the Honor 30S, the first phone in the series (the first to leak, at least). The Honor 30 lineup will be unveiled in China at the end of the month, here's what we know about its most modest member so far. It will be a 5G-connected phone, thanks to a brand new chipset - the Kirin 820, Huawei's first mid-range 5G chipset. The phone will support 40W fast charging, 10V at 4A, as you can see in the certification by the 3C. We also received a better-looking render from the one that leaked earlier. It shows that the Honor 30S will have a quad-camera -...

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